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TEAM LEAD, FOOD SERVICES
Organization:
Ministry of Education
Division:
Provincial Schools Branch
Language of Position(s):
English
Job Term:
1 Temporary Fixed-Term (Seasonal position) – September to June recurring
Job Code:
50217 - Cook 3 (B/U)
Salary:
$915.29 - $1,017.39 Per Week*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
The Ministry of Education, Provincial Schools Branch, Milton Campus (Ernest C. Drury for the Deaf and Trillium Demonstration School), operates school/residential programs with the tradition and reputation for meeting the academic, personal, social, emotional and developmental needs of the individual children. Are you looking for an opportunity to grow professionally? If so, consider this opportunity, where you will enjoy varied work and challenging responsibilities.
What can I expect to do in this role?
• Coordinate and supervise meal preparation, with the assistance of Cooks and Food Service Helpers for students, staff, volunteers and guests in a day/residential setting;
• Supervise and instruct cooks and food services helpers in general cooking, baking techniques, observing their food preparation and demonstrating techniques;
• Adhere to established work schedules, menus and position controls in the preparation of meals; enduring adherence to appropriate standards and practices of food preparation and storage, ensuring security and proper sanitation of kitchen equipment and facility are maintained;
• Ensuring meals and snacks are in accordance with the Canadian Food Guide, PPM 150 Healthy Eating in schools and Eat Smart guidelines;
• Ordering/purchasing supplied and equipment; assist in receipt and storage or replacement supplies, adhering to standard stock rotation principles;
• Analyze and problem-solve various issues, such as equipment malfunctions, workplace hazards, supply shortages, security and hygiene control;
• Assists the Food Services Manager in the overall food service operation.
How do I qualify?
Technical knowledge and experience:
You have:
• Thorough knowledge of cooking/baking methods and procedures, and standards associated with food preparation, storage, sanitation and safety, and the ability to adhere to those standards;
• Ability to acquire knowledge related to Food Service manuals, ministry regulations and related legislation;
• Experience operating commercial/institutional food preparation equipment;
• Acceptable, responsible experience in volume cooking, preferably in a large volume food environment;
• Knowledge of food safety practices acquired through recognized training programs, such as Servsafe and National Sanitation Training Program;
• Ability to work shifts and perform physical work.
Communication skills and Interpersonal skills:
You have:
• Oral communication skills, tact and diplomacy to orient, instruct subordinate cooks and food service helpers and to communicate with others such as service providers;
• Written communication skills to prepare reports, document equipment problems, log entries, etc;
• Basic computer skills to use necessary computer systems within the facility as required;
Organizational, Analytical and Problem-Solving skills:
You have:
• Ability to organize/coordinate kitchen tasks, including the work of others;
• Analytical and problem solving skills to identify/recognize potential problems such as malfunctioning equipment, workplace hazards, food shortages and security issues, and to manage/report, as appropriate.
Additional Information:
Address:
- 1 English Temporary - Seasonal, duration up to 10 months, 255 Ontario St S, Milton, Central Region, Enhanced - Vulnerable Services Sector Screening Requirement
Compensation Group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Schedule:
4.7
Category:
Health and Social Services
Posted on:
Thursday, April 27, 2017
Note:
- In accordance with the Ontario Public Service Employment Screening Checks Policy, the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Please refer to the Additional Information / Address section above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
You will be responsible for obtaining the criminal record check at your own expense and provide it, along with your written consent, to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), HR Service Delivery Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional screening checks as indicated in the Additional Information / Address section above that were not obtained directly by you. (Note: If a Vulnerable Sector Screening/Check is required, it must also be obtained in person at your local police service.)
A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
Please be advised that the results of this competition may be used to form an eligibility list of qualified candidates to potentially fill future vacancies represented by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU). In accordance with the Collective Agreement, eligibility lists are shared with OPSEU representatives. By applying to this competition, you are providing consent that your name may be shared with OPSEU representatives.
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Remember: The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 11, 2017 11:59 pm EDT. Late applications will not be accepted.
We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted.
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Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario sont affichées en anglais et en français. Pour connaître les exigences linguistiques, vérifiez les renseignements sur la « langue du poste » figurant dans le haut de chaque offre d'emploi. Pour tous les postes, l'évaluation des candidates et candidats se fera en anglais, la langue usuelle de la fonction publique de l'Ontario. En ce qui concerne les postes désignés bilingues, la maîtrise du français des candidates et candidats sera également évaluée.
